Warsaw, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs. Warsaw has a population of about 16,592. Median household income is $57,170 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning creative writing-related role is Writer and Author at a median $75,820 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Creative Writing Schools to Warsaw
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Warsaw, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Warsaw city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Warsaw.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$99,980
Avg net price
$26,780/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 99%
- Programs offered: 89
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,986
Avg net price
$22,866/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,191
Avg net price
$18,578/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 81
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,424
Avg net price
$14,600/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 198
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,235
Avg net price
$36,041/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 83
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
66%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,610
Avg net price
$21,602/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,200
Out‑of‑state$37,200
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
73%
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,797
Avg net price
$24,714/yr
TuitionIn‑state$53,930
Out‑of‑state$53,930
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,376
Avg net price
$22,855/yr
TuitionIn‑state$38,710
Out‑of‑state$38,710
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana creative writing page.
Creative Writing Wages Near Warsaw
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | $75,820 |
| Editor | $56,440 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary | $69,180 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Warsaw at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 16,592 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,170 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Warsaw-Area Cities With Creative Writing Programs
- Goshen, IN – 22.8 mi away (34,458 pop)
- Elkhart, IN – 31.5 mi away (147,181 pop)
- Mishawaka, IN – 34.0 mi away (51,020 pop)
- South Bend, IN – 37.0 mi away (279,698 pop)
- Fort Wayne, IN – 38.2 mi away (326,814 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited creative writing schools are near Warsaw, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Warsaw. The closest is University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, IN (37.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Purdue University-Main Campus (79.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying creative writing roles in Indiana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles in Indiana are: Writer and Author ($75,820), English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($69,180), Editor ($56,440). Wages for Warsaw workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Goshen instead of Warsaw?
Goshen, IN is 22.8 miles from Warsaw and has its own set of local creative writing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Warsaw an affordable place to study creative writing?
Warsaw’s median household income of $57,170 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warsaw while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: September 1, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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